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Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

This beef stir-fry recipe boasts the juicy beef with crisp-tender carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and broccoli enveloped in an homemade umami sauce.
  • cook TIME 10 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 495 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (21)

  • 14 oz beef flank sliced
  • 4 oz broccoli florets
  • 2 oz carrot sliced
  • 2 oz snow peas
  • 2 oz red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided into 1 tbsp, 1/2 tbsp and 1/2 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp cooking mirin
  • 1 1/2 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 fl oz water
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger chopped
  • 0.5 oz scallion chopped
  • 3 1/2 cup cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp mirin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 fl oz water, 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Set aside.

2

Marinate the beef: In a small bowl, add 14 oz beef flank, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Toss well to coat the beef, then allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

3

Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 oz carrots, 4 oz broccoli, 2 oz snow peas, and 2 oz red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

4

Stir-fry the beef: Heat the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet, add 2 tbsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add beef chunks and stir occasionally for 1 minute before adding vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for another 3 minutes.

5

Toss the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the sauce. Toss to combine everything and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

6

Garnish: Top with 0.5 oz scallion.

7

Serve: Divide the stir-fried dish into 4 serving plates. Serve immediately over steamed white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 495kcal | Fat 14g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 8g | Cholesterol 60mg | Sodium 549mg | Potassium 613mg | Carbohydrate 62g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 6g | Protein 28g | Vitamin A 3180IU | Vitamin C 55mg | Calcium 63mg | Iron 5mg